U.S. patent application number 16/597842 was filed with the patent office on 2020-06-11 for multipurpose vehicular emergency tool.
The applicant listed for this patent is Xinyan Zhang. Invention is credited to Xinyan Zhang.
Application Number | 20200180174 16/597842 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 70972267 |
Filed Date | 2020-06-11 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20200180174 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Zhang; Xinyan |
June 11, 2020 |
Multipurpose vehicular emergency tool
Abstract
A multipurpose vehicular emergency tool has a power source and a
plurality of electrical outputs sufficient to act as a jump-starter
for a vehicle or to charge mobile electronic devices, in addition
to powering a light source to act as a flashlight. A plurality of
emergency tools are provided, including a seatbelt cutter and a
window breaker, in order to facilitate one's safety and survival in
an emergency vehicular situation. Additional features include an
emergency flasher light, a plurality of reflective bands, a
compass, an emergency alarm, and a thermometer.
Inventors: |
Zhang; Xinyan; (Wynnewood,
PA) |
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Applicant: |
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Zhang; Xinyan |
Wynnewood |
PA |
US |
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Family ID: |
70972267 |
Appl. No.: |
16/597842 |
Filed: |
October 9, 2019 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62743262 |
Oct 9, 2018 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
B26B 11/006 20130101;
H02J 7/0042 20130101; B26B 11/008 20130101; A62B 3/005
20130101 |
International
Class: |
B26B 11/00 20060101
B26B011/00; H02J 7/00 20060101 H02J007/00; A62B 3/00 20060101
A62B003/00 |
Claims
1. A multipurpose vehicular emergency tool comprises: a housing; a
power source; a light source; a controller; a plurality of
emergency tools comprising a seatbelt cutter and a window breaker;
a plurality of electrical outputs comprising a vehicle jump start
output and at least one charging output; the power source being
positioned within the housing; the plurality of emergency tools
being connected to the housing; the housing comprising a body
portion and a head portion; the body portion and the head portion
being connected adjacent to each other; the light source being
connected to the head portion of the housing opposite the body
portion; and the controller being electrically connected to the
power source, the light source, and the plurality of electrical
outputs, wherein the controller is configured to regulate
electrical flow from the power source to the light source and the
plurality of electrical outputs.
2. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: an electrical cable; a first end of the electrical cable
being removably engaged with the vehicle jump start output; and a
second end of the electrical cable comprising a pair of battery
terminal clamps.
3. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the body portion having cylindrical geometry, wherein
the body portion comprises a central axis; and the head portion
being connected axially adjacent to the body portion, wherein the
head portion comprises a central axis, and wherein the central axis
of the head portion and the central axis of the body portion are
positioned collinear with each other.
4. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the seatbelt cutter and the window breaker being
integrated into the head portion.
5. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the seatbelt cutter being deployably connected to the
housing, wherein the seatbelt cutter is selectively positionable
between a stored position and a deployed position.
6. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 4
comprises: the seatbelt cutter being hingedly connected to the
housing, wherein the seatbelt cutter is oriented perpendicular to a
central axis of the head portion in the deployed position.
7. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the window breaker being deployably connected to the
housing, wherein the seatbelt cutter is selectively positioned
between a stored position and a deployed position.
8. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 6
comprises: the window breaker being hingedly connected to the
housing, wherein the seatbelt cutter is oriented perpendicular to a
central axis of the head portion in the deployed position.
9. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: a frictional sleeve; and the frictional sleeve being
connected around the body portion of the housing, wherein the body
portion is sleeved by the frictional sleeve.
10. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: a plurality of reflective bands; and the plurality of
reflective bands being externally connected to the housing.
11. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: a plurality of reflective bands; and the plurality of
reflective bands being externally connected to a frictional sleeve,
wherein the frictional sleeve is connected around the body portion
of the housing.
12. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the head portion extending axially between a proximal
end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of the head portion
is connected adjacent to the body portion; the head portion
comprising a lighting aperture traversing axially into the head
portion through the distal end of the head portion; and the light
source being mounted within the head portion of the housing
adjacent to the distal end of the head portion, wherein the light
source is oriented away from the proximal end of the head portion
through the lighting aperture.
13. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: at least one magnet; and the at least one magnet being
internally connected to the housing.
14. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: a battery gauge; the battery gauge being electrically
connected to the power source; and the battery gauge being seated
within the housing and exposed through the housing.
15. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: a light activation switch; the light activation switch
traversing through the head portion of the housing adjacent to a
proximal end of the head portion; and the light activation switch
being electrically connected to the controller.
16. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: a compass; a light activation switch; the head portion
comprises a switch opening, a cutter opening, a window breaker
opening, and a compass opening; the switch opening, the cutter
opening, the window breaker opening, and the compass opening
laterally traversing through the head portion; the light activation
switch traversing through the switch opening; the seatbelt cutter
being hingedly connected within the cutter opening; the window
breaker being hingedly connected within the window breaker opening;
and the compass being positioned within the compass opening.
17. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the body portion axially extending between a proximal
end and a distal end, wherein the distal end of the body portion is
connected adjacent to a proximal end of the head portion; and the
plurality of electrical outputs being connected to the proximal end
of the body portion.
18. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: an alarm; an alarm activation switch; the alarm
activation switch being connected adjacent to the housing, wherein
the alarm activation switch is exposed through the housing; the
alarm being connected adjacent to the housing; and the alarm being
electrically connected to the controller and the alarm activation
switch.
19. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the plurality of emergency tools further comprising a
thermometer; and the thermometer being connected to the housing,
wherein the thermometer is exposed through the housing.
20. The multipurpose vehicular emergency tool as claimed in claim 1
comprises: the plurality of emergency tools further comprising a
compass; and the compass being connected adjacent to the housing,
wherein the compass is exposed through the housing.
Description
[0001] The current application claims a priority to the U.S.
Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/743,262 filed on Oct. 9,
2018.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates generally to electricity
storage. More particularly, the present invention relates to
multipurpose power banks.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] In present times individuals are always looking for
practical and modular multi-purpose tools. In conventional systems,
power banks and jump boxes that are stowed away in car compartments
are often bulky, making them hard to store, and are often hard to
handle, especially in emergency situations.
[0004] The present invention aims to improve on the conventional
systems. The present invention is a multi-functional tool that
features the ergonomics of a flashlight, while providing essential
emergency functions. The present invention provides illumination
for emergency situations, particularly for signaling purposes. The
present invention can also provide power to car batteries, cell
phones, laptops, and/or any other type of electronic device. The
present invention is also compact and ergonomic, allowing it to be
stowed away in a smaller compartment, such as a cupholder or glove
box. The present invention is also robust, water resistant, and
shockproof, allowing it to be used as an emergency hand tool for
breaking glass, and/or cutting seatbelts.
[0005] Additional advantages of the invention will be set forth in
part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious
from the description, or may be learned by practice of the
invention. Additional advantages of the invention may be realized
and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations
particularly pointed out in the detailed description of the
invention section. Further benefits and advantages of the
embodiments of the invention will become apparent from
consideration of the following detailed description given with
reference to the accompanying drawings, which specify and show
preferred embodiments of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 is a front raised perspective view of the present
invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a rear lowered perspective view of the present
invention.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the electrical connections
of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 4 is a front raised perspective view of an alternate
embodiment of the present invention showing the lighting
aperture.
[0010] FIG. 5 is an illustration of an electrical output cable
interfacing with the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 6 is a front lowered perspective view of the present
invention with the window breaker and the seatbelt cutter in the
deployed position.
[0012] FIG. 7 is a raised side perspective view of the head portion
of one embodiment of the head portion of the housing.
[0013] FIG. 8 is a lowered perspective view of the one embodiment
of the head portion of the head portion of the housing.
[0014] FIG. 9 is a front raised perspective view of another
embodiment of the head portion of the housing.
[0015] FIG. 10 is front raised perspective view of another
embodiment of the head portion of the housing.
[0016] FIG. 11 is a perspective exploded view of one embodiment of
the present invention.
[0017] FIG. 12 a perspective exploded view of the preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
[0018] FIG. 13 a rear view of one embodiment of the present
invention.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
[0019] All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of
describing selected versions of the present invention and are not
intended to limit the scope of the present invention. The present
invention is to be described in detail and is provided in a manner
that establishes a thorough understanding of the present invention.
There may be aspects of the present invention that may be practiced
or utilized without the implementation of some features as they are
described. It should be understood that some details have not been
described in detail in order to not unnecessarily obscure focus of
the invention. References herein to "the preferred embodiment",
"one embodiment", "some embodiments", or "alternative embodiments"
should be considered to be illustrating aspects of the present
invention that may potentially vary in some instances, and should
not be considered to be limiting to the scope of the present
invention as a whole.
[0020] The present invention is a multipurpose vehicular emergency
tool. More particularly, the present invention is a handheld device
useful for storing electricity in order to jump start a vehicle and
charge electronic devices, in addition to providing vehicle-related
emergency tools. The present invention is a multi-functional tool
that features the ergonomics of a flashlight, while providing
essential emergency functions. The modular present invention
provides illumination for emergency situations, particularly for
signaling purposes. The present invention can also provide power to
car batteries, cell phones, laptops, and/or any other type of
electronic device. The present invention is also compact and
ergonomic, allowing it to be stowed away in a smaller compartment,
such as a cupholder or glove box. The present invention is also
robust, water resistant, and shockproof, allowing it to be used as
an emergency hand tool for breaking glass, and/or cutting
seatbelts. In general, the present invention should be constructed
to be durable and rugged, being water resistant, dirt resistant,
shock resistant, and slip resistant.
[0021] In general, referring to FIGS. 1-2, the present invention
comprises a housing 1, a power source 2, a light source 3, a
controller 4, a plurality of emergency tools 5, and a plurality of
electrical outputs 6. FIGS. 11-12 show exploded perspective views
of the present invention. In the preferred embodiment of the
present invention, the plurality of emergency tools 5 comprises a
seatbelt cutter 51 and a window breaker 52. Furthermore in the
preferred embodiment, the plurality of electrical outputs 6
comprises a vehicle jump start output 61 and at least one charging
output 62. The plurality of emergency tools 5 is connected to the
housing 1, and are readily available to the user should the need to
use them arise.
[0022] The housing 1 is the main body of the present invention,
More specifically, the housing 1 serves as the main structural and
mounting agent of the present invention that houses, secures, and
protects the rest of the components of the present invention. The
housing 1 may be manufactured of any desirable material, though it
is preferable that the housing 1 be manufactured from such
materials and through such manufacturing processes as to make the
housing 1 durable and robust.
[0023] In the preferred embodiment, the housing 1 comprises a body
portion 10 and a head portion 11, with the body portion 10 and the
head portion 11 being connected adjacent to each other, and the
light source 3 being connected to the head portion 11 of the
housing 1 opposite the body portion 10. The head portion 11 extends
axially between a proximal end 111 and a distal end 112 as shown in
FIG. 2, wherein the proximal end 111 of the head portion 11 is
connected adjacent to the body portion 10. Similarly, the body
portion 10 axially extends between a proximal end 101 and a distal
end 102, wherein the distal end 102 of the body portion 10 is
connected adjacent to the proximal end 111 of the head portion 11.
As shown in FIG. 4, the head portion 11 further comprises a
lighting aperture 117 that traverses axially into the head portion
11 through the distal end 112 of the head portion 11, providing a
space for the light source 3 to project light outward from the
present invention. The present invention is shown in FIG. 4 with a
lighting cover of the head portion 11 removed, wherein the lighting
cover is included to occupy empty lateral space between the light
source 3 and the head portion 11 of the housing 1 in order to
create a substantially flat surface as seen in FIG. 1. The light
source 3 is mounted within the head portion 11 of the housing 1
adjacent to the distal end 112 of the head portion 11, wherein the
light source 3 is oriented away from the proximal end 111 of the
head portion 11 through the lighting aperture 117. A light
activation switch 140 is electrically connected to the controller
4, and preferably traverses though the head portion 11 of the
housing 1 adjacent to the proximal end 111 of the head portion 11.
The light activation switch 140 may primarily control actuation of
the light source 3 to use the present invention as a flashlight, or
the light activation switch 140 may additionally control other
lighting components of the present invention.
[0024] In the preferred embodiment, the plurality of electrical
outputs 6 are connected to the proximal end 101 of the body portion
10 as shown in FIG. 2, though this should not be considered a
requirement, and in various embodiments, the location of various
electrical outputs 6 from the plurality of electrical outputs 6 may
vary as desired and useful. Furthermore, in the preferred
embodiment, an electrical input 60 is also connected to the
proximal end 101 of the body portion 10, wherein the electrical
input 60 is used to charge the power source 2 or potentially to
electronically interface with the present invention through an
external computing device.
[0025] Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, the body portion
10 of the housing 1 has cylindrical geometry, such that the body
portion 10 comprises a central axis 100. Moreover, the head portion
11 is connected axially adjacent to the body portion 10, such that
the head portion 11 also comprises a central axis 110, and is
positioned relative to the body portion 10 such that the central
axis 110 of the head portion 11 and the central axis 100 of the
body portion 10 are positioned collinear with each other. In some
embodiments, the head portion 11 has generally rectangular
geometry, though the geometry of the head portion 11 may vary in
different embodiments. It is generally desired, however, that the
body portion 10 has cylindrical geometry in order to facilitate an
ergonomic grip for the user. It is contemplated that in some
embodiments, the body portion 10 may comprise further ergonomic
features, such as, but not limited to, finger receptacles or
curvilinear geometry which may enhance the ergonomic aspect.
[0026] Additionally, the preferred embodiment further comprises a
frictional sleeve 8 that is connected around the body portion 10 of
the housing 1, such that the body portion 10 is sleeved by the
frictional sleeve 8. The frictional sleeve 8 may be made of rubber
or another suitable frictional material, and may further comprise
physical features such as knurling, bumps, ridges, and/or similar
features to promote a sturdy hand-held grip by the user. Moreover,
the preferred embodiment of the present invention further comprises
a plurality of reflective bands 9. In some embodiments omitting the
frictional sleeve 8, the plurality of reflective bands 9 is
externally connected to the housing 1. In some embodiments, the
plurality of reflective bands 9 is externally connected to the
frictional sleeve 8. Preferably, the reflective bands 9 encircle
the perimeter of the frictional sleeve 8, allowing the user to more
easily find the present invention should the user lose awareness of
its location.
[0027] The controller 4 is configured to regulate electrical flow
from the power source 2 to the light source 3, the plurality of
electrical outputs 6, and any other component or feature of the
present invention which may require electrical power. The
controller 4 is electrically connected to the power source 2, the
light source 3, and any other electrical components of the present
invention.
[0028] The power source 2 is positioned within the housing 1 and
provides electricity storage for purposes such as illuminating the
light source 3, jump starting a vehicle, and charging electronic
devices, among other uses. In various embodiments of the present
invention, the power source 2 may take any suitable form necessary
to fulfill its intended functionality. More particularly, the power
source 2 should have at least enough electrical storage capacity to
jump start a typical passenger vehicle, in some embodiments, the
power source 2 is a battery or combination of batteries capable of
storing 8000 milli-amp hours (mAh) of electricity. Moreover, the
power source 2 should be capable of delivering at least 300 amps of
electrical current for vehicular jump-starting purposes. In the
preferred embodiment, the power source 2 can provide 1000 amps of
current. The power source 2 may utilize any suitable battery
chemistry, or alternatively or additionally may comprise a super
capacitor as useful and desired.
[0029] It is contemplated that the light source 3 of the present
invention may take many different forms and may utilize various
configurations and components as deemed suitable. The light source
3 should provide a significantly bright beam, and in the preferred
embodiment has a brightness rating of at least 300 lumens. In some
embodiments, the light source 3 comprises a single bulb. In some
embodiments, the light source 3 comprises a plurality of bulbs
arranged together. For example, in some embodiments, the light
source 3 comprises four bulbs arranged into a 2.times.2 grid, as
exemplified in FIG. 4. Furthermore, in such embodiments, the light
source 3 may be subdivided into a primary white light source and a
secondary light source colored red or having other differentiating
features from the primary light source 3. Further still, in some
embodiments, the light source 3 may comprise an emergency flasher
light source 30 that is separated from the main light source 3, as
shown in FIGS. 1 and 6. For example, the emergency flasher light
source 30 may be strip-style light source 3 that surrounds the
primary light source 3, and may provide a different color of
illumination from the primary light source 3; for example, the
emergency flasher light source 30 may be yellow in color. The
emergency flasher light source 30 may be configured to actuate on
and off in various patterns; for example, in a Morse Code "SOS"
pattern, or in a strobe pattern, or in any other desired pattern.
The embodiment shown in FIG. 1 may be considered to be the
preferred embodiment of the present invention with respect to the
configuration of the light source 3, with the single main light
source surrounded by the emergency flasher light source 30, while
the embodiment wherein the light source 3 comprises multiple bulbs
arranged into a grid as described above and shown in FIG. 4 may be
considered to be an alternative embodiment of the present
invention.
[0030] Referring to FIG. 5, in the preferred embodiment of the
present invention, an electrical cable 7 is further provided in
order to enable the vehicular jump-start functionality of the
present invention. A first end 71 of the electrical cable 7 may be
removably engaged with the vehicle jump start output 61, while a
second end 72 of the electrical cable 7 may comprise a pair of
battery terminal clamps. A user must connect the first end 71 of
the electrical cable 7 to the vehicle jump start output 61 and the
second end 72 to the battery terminals of a vehicle they wish to
jump start.
[0031] In the preferred embodiment, the seatbelt cutter 51 and the
window breaker 52 are each integrated into the head portion 11 of
the housing 1, though their respective positioning may vary in
different embodiments. More particularly, referring to FIGS. 2 and
6, the seatbelt cutter 51 and the window breaker 52 are both
deployably connected to the housing 1, wherein the seatbelt cutter
51 and the window breaker 52 are each selectively positionable
between a stored position 510 and a deployed position 511. Even
more particularly, the seatbelt cutter 51 and the window breaker 52
are hingedly connected to the housing 1, being recessed into the
housing 1, preferably flush or within the outer axial perimeter of
the housing 1 in the stored position 510, and extended laterally
outward, or oriented perpendicular to the central axis 110 of the
head portion 11 in the deployed position 511.
[0032] In the preferred embodiment, for both the seatbelt cutter 51
and the window breaker 52, each may comprise a pair of opposing
pins that are engaged into corresponding support structures in the
housing 1, in brackets or other elements within the housing 1, or
other relevant areas. The pins enable the seatbelt cutter 51 and
the window breaker 52 to rotate outward into the deployed position
511 for use. The seatbelt cutter 51 comprises a blade mount and a
blade, the blade mount comprising a blade cavity, within which the
blade is positioned as typical with existing seatbelt cutters. The
window breaker 52 should comprise a protrusion that comes to a
point, and should be made out of a hard material in order to enable
breaking a window of a vehicle in order to escape the vehicle if
the need arises.
[0033] The preferred embodiment of the present invention further
comprises at least one magnet 120. The at least one magnet 120 may
be internally connected to the housing 1, or at any desirable and
useful location on the present invention. The at least one magnet
120 should be an industrial strength magnet, or at least have a
strong enough magnetic field to magnetically affix the present
invention to any ferromagnetic object or surface.
[0034] The preferred embodiment of the present invention further
comprises a battery gauge 130 in order to view the current level of
charge of the power source 2, as seen in FIG. 1. The battery gauge
130 is electrically connected to the power source 2, and is seated
within the housing 1 and exposed through the housing 1 so as to be
observable to the user. The battery gauge 130 may be positioned at
any desirable location on the present invention, though in the
preferred embodiment the battery gauge 130 is positioned on the
head portion 11 of the housing 1, adjacent to or near the light
activation switch 140.
[0035] The preferred embodiment of the present invention further
comprises a compass 150, as shown in FIG. 4. The compass 150 is
connected adjacent to the housing 1, wherein the compass 150 is
exposed for viewing through the housing 1. Alternatively, compass
150 may be exteriorly connected to the housing 1.
[0036] Referring to FIGS. 9-10, in the preferred embodiment, the
head portion 11 of the housing 1 comprises a switch opening 113, a
cutter opening 114, a window breaker 52 opening 115, and a compass
150 opening 116 in the preferred embodiment. The switch opening
113, the cutter opening 114, the window breaker 52 opening 115, and
the compass 150 opening 116 laterally traverse through the head
portion U. The light activation switch 140 traverses through the
switch opening 113. The seatbelt cutter 51 is hingedly connected
within the cutter opening 114, the window breaker 52 is hingedly
connected within the window breaker 52 opening 115, and the compass
150 is positioned within the compass 150 opening 116. Though it is
contemplated that the specific positioning of the aforementioned
openings are not of particular importance to the functionality of
the present invention, in the preferred embodiment the
aforementioned openings are positioned at right angles to each
other on the head portion 11, each being positioned on one side of
the generally rectangular geometry of the head portion 11. FIGS.
7-8 show an alternative embodiment for the head portion 11.
[0037] The preferred embodiment of the present invention further
comprises an alarm 160 and an alarm activation switch 170. The
alarm 160 is connected adjacent to the housing 1, and preferably
comprises an alarm 160 grille, though the alarm 160 may be
positioned in any feasible and desirable location on the present
invention. The alarm 160 may comprise any suitable sound producing
device, preferably capable of producing loud, attention-grabbing
sounds. The alarm 160 is electrically connected to the controller 4
and the alarm activation switch 170, as illustrated in FIG. 3. The
alarm activation switch 170 is preferably positioned at the
proximal end 101 of the body portion 10 of the housing 1, adjacent
to the plurality of electrical outputs 6, as shown in FIG. 5, When
a user engages the alarm activation switch 170, an alarm sound may
be played through the alarm 160.
[0038] The preferred embodiment of the present invention further
comprises a thermometer 53 that is connected to the housing 1, as
shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, such that the thermometer 53 is exposed
through the housing 1, wherein the thermometer 53 may be embedded
within the external surface of the housing 1, or the thermometer 53
may be affixed to the exterior of the housing 1. The thermometer 53
adds yet another feature to the present invention which may be
relevant to one's safety and survival in an emergency situation.
Various other emergency tools 5 may be further provided in various
embodiments, such as, but not limited to, a length of rope, a hook,
or other relevant tools or features. FIG. 12 shows an exploded view
of the preferred embodiment, wherein FIG. 11 may be considered to
be an alternate embodiment. FIG. 13 shows a rear view of the
preferred embodiment, wherein FIG. 5 may be considered to be an
alternate embodiment.
[0039] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
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